Hi Kelli! Your doily turned out great! For our wedding favors, we gave ivory bud vases with a rose in it to each guest. We had tags on them, but the white did not go well with the vase, so we tea stained them and the look was perfect.Happy Fall!Meghan

Hi Kelli, No I have never tea stained anything but I have heard of it. Everything looks lovely.

I tried your recipe for Gingerbread Cupcakes last night. They were delicious. Your mention of "Anne of Green Gables" made me want to watch my series again but I have loaned them out and can't remember who took them. I am sad that they were never returned. :-(

Oh what a great idea. I usually only tea dye fabric for certain projects. I am not as smart as you. I would have never thought to do that. Great idea. I so can't wait till I get my camera problem straightened out! Thanks for all your great ideas. Have a great week. Isn't the weather beautiful? Smiles, Sherry

Kelli, I did the "tea stain" thing many years ago, when I was teaching Sunday school. We were going to make scrolls and I stained the papers to age them. I had not thought about it in years.Have a great day! :)Tammy

Hi Kelli,Yes, I have tea-stained before -and it was on doilies also. I agree that it softens the stark whiteness of cloth when you want a change. We drink sweet tea (yes even way up here in Wisconsin:) everyday. I knew the effect it would have due to children spilling tea on my tablecloth over the years or sopping up a spill with a kitchen towel. Live and learn...:)

I love tea staining. I especially use it on stained vintage linens I pick up at yard sales. When you tea stain it, the old stains disappear into the new color. I also love the Mary Englebreit autumn book :) I'm missing one season of her set. I think it's spring... I keep trying to find it at thrift stores, but haven't had any luck yet.

Thanks Kelli for the Inspiration once again. I have some really sorry looking cut work curtain toppers in my Bedroom that need a New Look, and this will be perfect for them. I'm off to make some strong Tea!

Really enjoy your blog! You have given much inspiration for fall decorating. I usually don't do too much, but after looking at your blog decided to go ahead and decorate. Fall is by far my favorite season although we don't experiance much of one here in Florida. Where did you get the small pumpkins that fill your candles jars? God bless you and your family this fall season.

I have not tried tea staining, but I picked up some stained linens at a yardsale (for free) and am thinking that rather than attempt to bleach the stain out, I may just set more stains in. I'll have to look at them again and figure out how dark the original stain is.

That does look great! Oh and I got the apron yesterday, Thanks! Your Fall card is so pretty it's displayed on my credenza.

I have done some tea-staining and it works beautifully (except for the unintentional staining when I spill a cup on the carpet!). I haven't tried it yet, but I've read that you can also use herbal teas (hisbiscus) and it will stain items a lovely pink.

Hi!Love your tea stained linens! Actually I have tea stained an antique crochet tablecloth. It was quite by accident though as my tea pitcher shattered just as I was setting it down on the table. I was devatated! After a few tears, my then little girl said "I like brown lace, it looks like dirt" well who was I to disagree...to this day, we love our "dirty" tablecloth! I also LOVE the Mary E books..they are one of my favorites! Thought I'd let you know too that you have a namesake:) We had a little baby born last night named "Jonathon Kelli" He's a fair skinned blond little bundle of awesomness. It's fun to see all the amazing handiwork and uniqueness that God gives each baby that is born. Just another perk of my job! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! Deb

Hi Kelli...thanks so much for stopping by...everything looks so pretty...I love the tea staining...so simple with such pretty results...I love your use of candles...those who know me are familiar with my fondness of candlelight. ;)

Love, love, love all your Fall decorations!!! Your living room looks so inviting and how I wish I could be sitting there sharing a cup of tea with you:-) What a great idea to use tea to "dye" the doilies, I love the way they turned out. xoxo

Kelli,Your fall decorating makes your home look so warm & cozy! Years ago when I had craft booths in 5 different locations I tea-stained alot. Sometimes I would stain muslin pieces, dry in the dryer, & then create my mini quilts or prairie dolls. Wow, does that bring back memories! :>)

I just found your blog and WOW - I love it! Your fall decor looks wonderful and I too, love to tea stain fabrics. It works great on paper as well to give it a nice aged look. Thanks for the great idea!

Now I'm off to check out your recipes...the cinnamon bun scones in particular...mmmm!

Have a blessed evening,Erin

PS-I hope you don't mind if I added you to my blogroll. I'd love to come back for another visit!

Kelli: I'm home now and like your blog name "there is no place like home!" Nice getting away but even better getting back home. I am catching up now on blogging and I think that your living room looks dvine and you must come over and now re-decorate mine! I love the idea of tea staining linens! While I was in Belgium and Venice there was so much linen and lace ..you would have love it! Pricey but lovley I think I may have taken a photo of a window and I shall post at one time after I've edited the many taken! a weary traveller..aNNa

Hi Kelli,I haven't tea stained anything, but my Aunt made my wedding dress and on the back of my dress were faux pearls that she soaked in tea to stain them antique white. They came out beautiful as did your doilies! What a great I idea. Kerri

My girlfriend loves tea staining her doilies too, and sometimes, she accidentally stains our carpets too. But that isn't a problem, since I know where to call for a carpet cleaning (Orange County, CA based cleaners) service here in our home town.

Welcome! My name is Kelli and I am originally from Ontario, Canada but now enjoy living in Texas with my three teenagers. Grace is 18, Emily is 17, and Benjamin is 15.
I'm a work-at-home mom and in my spare time I love to decorate, antique store treasure hunt, bake, and celebrate the four seasons.
Please join me as I share photos and stories, along with some recipes and favorite things thrown in for good measure!